Ron Southwick

The health system is looking to acquire full ownership of Idaho Falls Community Hospital and partial ownership of Mountain View Hospital.

Our panel of healthcare leaders say retention remains a problem and too many clinicians are experiencing burnout. AI is seen as a tool to help, but some workers are worried it will cost them their jobs.

Dr. John Deeken of Inova Health talks with us about the benefits for patients and hospitals, the results of a recent study, and offers advice for health systems looking to adopt the model.

Prisma Health and Erlanger Health System, based in Chattanooga, have signed a letter of intent to form a large system in the Southeast. The deal comes as hospital merger activity is on the rise this year.

Paul Hiltz, CEO of Naples, and Dr. Bryan Kelly, CEO of HSS, talk about collaborating on an orthopedic hospital in Florida, expanding services, and the benefits of teaming up without merging.

The health system has developed a network of thousands of smart rooms and is adding more. Dr. Valerie McKinnis of AdventHealth talks about the effort to transform patient care.

The two health systems said they are looking to form a joint venture involving eight hospitals and a host of clinics in Colorado. They hope to complete the transaction by early 2027.

The number of deals in the first six months of the year has nearly matched the transactions seen in all of 2025. Analysts expect more mergers and acquisitions in the months ahead.

The number of deals is much higher than last year, and some trends in the transactions are worth noting.

Top leaders talk about the mounting challenges of serving patients while dealing with insufficient reimbursements. They’re also preparing for looming Medicaid cuts.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pushed hospitals to serve better food. Tampa General’s food menu was revamped by celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian.

Many Americans have dropped coverage, and hospitals have warned they will see more uninsured patients.

The Florida health system has partnered with Reimagine Care to connect with patients and hopefully curb unnecessary emergency department visits and admissions.

Dr. David Battinelli, dean of the Zucker School of Medicine and Northwell Health’s physician-in-chief, talks about rethinking medical education, engaging students, and AI.

The health system is using virtual nurses to support nurses delivering care on the floor. Julie Tuel of CommonSpirit talks about the strong early returns and lessons for other health systems.

Baxter Lee, president of Clearwater, talks about cyberattacks in healthcare, how attackers are using AI, and risks from third parties. He spoke with us in the latest episode of Data Book, a podcast from Chief Healthcare Executive.

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health System earned the American Hospital Association’s Quest for Quality Prize. Scott Isaacks, the system’s CEO, talked with us about innovating to serve veterans.

We held a panel discussion featuring some of the nation’s top healthcare leaders to talk about the pressing issues in the industry and how they are tackling them.

The West Virginia University Health System is seeing encouraging results. Dr. David Rich of WVU talks about the results and shares insights for other systems.

The organization’s AgeTech Collaborative works to boost startups and is also partnering with the HLTH conference. AARP’s Andy Miller talks with us about the growing longevity economy.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz are asking hospitals to take the pledge, but also referred to compliance to maintain Medicare funding.

Valley Children’s Healthcare’s solar array mimics its mascot, George the Giraffe. Todd Suntrapak, the longtime CEO, talks with us about the system’s commitment to sustainability.

Sky Lakes Medical Center receives the American Hospital Association’s Foster G. McGaw Prize. Three other health systems were recognized as finalists.

Dr. Benjamin Schwartz and Patricia Prelock share keys to success from the two institutions and how they’re aiming to improve care in Arizona and the Southwest.

Health systems are facing more cost pressures that should intensify in the coming year. Joe Kight of U.S. Bank says hospitals should be thinking ahead and viewing liquidity as a strategic asset.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services offers an increase in outpatient reimbursements, but some other proposals are drawing criticism.

Hospitals and health systems are dealing with the ramifications of HR 1, including significant cuts in Medicaid unfolding in the coming years.

The Pennsylvania system completed the acquisition of the Heritage Valley Health System. Regulators have signed off on the deal.

The New York health system’s tool has now been added to Epic’s electronic health system. Dr. Chethan Sathya of Northwell talks with us about the work to reduce deaths from firearms.

Vic Schmerbeck talks with us about the opening of new hospitals, its partnerships with health systems, and plans for more new facilities.